Entertainment
Stars Dazzle At Toyin Abraham’s “Iyalode” Premiere
The Lagos premiere of Iyalode brought together celebrity, style and satire as stars reimagined the “Over Sabi Aunty” archetype on the red carpet.
The stars gathered yesterday for the premiere of Toyin Abraham’s latest film “Iyalode,” where the mood was as stylish as it was celebratory.
The theme for the evening, “Dress Like an Over Sabi Aunty,” was a playful nod to a familiar figure in Nigerian culture. In Pidgin English, “over sabi” refers to someone who insists on knowing it all or goes out of their way to be helpful, often to excess. For this occasion, that sense of doing the most was embraced with humour and intent.
Guests took the brief and ran with it. There were bold silhouettes, eye-catching fabrics and no shortage of confidence. Toyin Abraham changed her outfit mid-premiere, and Mercy Aigbe rolled in on a carriage before switching it up again for the after-party. If you were wondering how far the stars would go to nail the brief, the answer is very far. Doing too much never looked this good.
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Entertainment
Peer Pressure Pushed Me To Do BBL – Mercy Eke
Reality TV star Mercy Eke has opened up about why she decided to undergo a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure, stating that the decision was influenced by trends at the time and pressure from those around her.
Naija News reports that she shared the experience during an interview with Korty EO, where she revealed that she did not inform her mother before going ahead with the surgery because she expected strong disapproval.
According to her account, the recovery period after the procedure was very difficult.
The Big Brother Naija Season 4 winner noted that the first few days were extremely painful, especially the initial three days, and that patients are unable to sit or sleep on their backs for about two weeks while healing.
Despite the discomfort she went through during recovery, she said she is now satisfied with the outcome and feels comfortable with her body after the procedure.
Eke said, “I got a BBL because it was trending and there was a lot of peer pressure. I didn’t tell my mum because I knew she would discourage me. You can’t sleep on your bum for 14 days, and you’ll cry for the first 3 days from the pain… but look, it’s soft now.”
Entertainment
Brush Your Mouth Before Shouting ‘Ayebo Ayeba’ – Sabinus Warns Partygoers
Nigerian comedian Sabinus has shared a message urging people to maintain good personal hygiene before attending night parties.
Naija News reports that in a post on his Instagram Story, the skit maker appealed to partygoers to take a bath before leaving for clubs or other nighttime events.
He repeatedly stressed the need for proper bathing, using his usual comic style to pass the message.
Sabinus also advised people to brush their teeth before heading out at night, saying they should not rely on the same oral hygiene routine they did in the morning before spending long hours at parties.
He wrote: “Before going to party at night please bath please bath please bath please bath please bath chai. Please brush your mouth brush your mouth before shouting Ayebo Ayeba please. You can’t use the mouth you brushed since morning to club.”
In other news, Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about stepping away from the party lifestyle that once shaped his early years in music.
Naija News reports that the singer said his focus has shifted to rest, family, and a calmer way of living.
He explained that becoming famous at a young age came with freedom, money, and influence, which naturally pulled him into constant nightlife and club outings.
Entertainment
VIDEO: I Quit Acting In 2019 Over Poor Pay, Mediocre Work – Deyemi Okanlawon
Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he quit acting in 2019 because he was dissatisfied with the remuneration and no longer found the work fulfilling.
The actor made the disclosure during a recent episode of the CreativiTea podcast, which began trending on Wednesday.
Speaking about his career, Okanlawon said he decided to leave the movie industry after becoming frustrated with the quality of work and the financial rewards.
According to him, he did not leave a corporate career only to settle for what he described as mediocre work.
“So, I quit acting in 2019. I quit because the pay was nonsense, the work was nonsense. And I just felt like I didn’t leave 9-to-5 work to come and do mediocre work,” he said.
The actor added that the lack of fulfilment made it difficult for him to remain motivated.
“It was difficult to wake up in the morning and go to work, and what is the point of being passionate about something and then not being fulfilled by it? So I quit and then went back to 9-to-5 work,” he said.
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